The Sun in the flag represents independence, while the nine stripes represent the original nine provinces of Uruguay.
Uruguay on South America Map andMap of Uruguay
Geographical Features of Uruguay
Uruguay consists of many different geographical features, including mountains and plateaus in the north, plains in the south, and beaches going into the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern coast of the country.
Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, which is in the southern part of Uruguay.
This is Uruguay winning their 15th Copa America. Deigo Forlan scored twice in this final, the score being 3-0.
How to make Milanesa
History of Uruguay:
In the Uruguay's early colonial days it was a war zone between the Spanish to the south and west, and the Portuguese to the north in Brazil.
Uruguay gained independence as its own country in 1828 to serve as a wall between the Spanish and Portuguese to reduce war.
Trivia
- 6% of children in Uruguay are underweight
- Uruguay is 68,000 square miles.
- Roman Catholicism is the most common religion.
- Current president is Jose Mujica.
Uruguay's Population is 3,251,526 as of 2012.
Uruguay's Flag
The Sun in the flag represents independence, while the nine stripes represent the original nine provinces of Uruguay.
Uruguay on South America Map and Map of Uruguay
Geographical Features of Uruguay
Uruguay consists of many different geographical features, including mountains and plateaus in the north, plains in the south, and beaches going into the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern coast of the country.
Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, which is in the southern part of Uruguay.
Uruguay Culture
Food of Uruguay
One popular dish in Uruguay is Milanesa.
Uruguay Soccer
How to make Milanesa
History of Uruguay:
Trivia
- 6% of children in Uruguay are underweight- Uruguay is 68,000 square miles.
- Roman Catholicism is the most common religion.
- Current president is Jose Mujica.
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